We are GREEN Buyers' Brokers. We expect to respond to interesting eco-friendly questions. For example, just last weeka "greenie" couple who are looking to establish a conservation development here in the Asheville area, or become a part of an already established eco community asked, " "WHAT is a
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12/31/2008
We are lucky to have a number of amazing farm stewards and CSA farms here in the Greater Asheville area. This holiday season, farmer's markets allowed us to buy sustainable, useful gifts such as honey, molasses, jams, jellies, pickles, salad dressings, and herb vinegars and oils directly from the
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12/31/2008
Sustainable Energy News: I am always interested in news about sustainable energy. ..and not only local news from Asheville, but across the USA. But this week, I've been out exploring around the WWW for news concerning North Carolina Sustainable Energy News. I've compiled the following list of p
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12/31/2008
"If every single person facing a loan adjustment had educated guidance, and a solid course of action for their pending loan adjustment, I believe it would THAW out much of the PANIC causing our current economic freeze"...says Janet Guilbault. Possibly her advice will remedy a few random fears you
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12/31/2008
Here (below) Lenn Harley explores SHORT SALE PACKAGES Why is it that mortgage holders do not look at packages UNTIL THE HOME OWNER IS BEHIND on PAYMENTS? ** FROM THE DESK OF THE CZAR OF COMMON SENSE IN GOVERNMENT ** WHY DID NOT THE GOVERNMENT MANDATE MORTGAGE BALANCE
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12/31/2008
"Make it Right" and "The Pink Projects" are programs that are helping to rebuild 150 homes in the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans. Active Rain members are sponsoring a house. " The house that Active Rain Built" http://www.makeitrightnola.org/mir_SUB.php?section=team&page=main&range=4, "The House
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12/31/2008
A member of the ECO-All-Stars Group that I moderate at Active Rain put together a great list for children. It contains web sites that offer eco-friendly advice. You may wish to add to the list (below) THANKS so much for putting this list together for us, Frances.. As eco-friendly brokers, we can
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12/30/2008
William McDonough is one of my heroes. He is an inspired eco-architect, a green innovator and a proponent of healthy, eco-friendly and innovative living. In the post below, look for the LINK that will bring you to an opportunity for you to learn about and/or participate in an affordable housing p
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12/30/2008
My friend Jeff in Lancaster, PA wrote the post that follows. As a GREEN buyers' broker, I think the information is applicable for our clients here in Asheville...and no matter where you live.... As Jeff remarks: "For most people, buying a home is the most significant investment of their lives.
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12/30/2008
Here is yet another example of why I subscribe to Mary Bigelow's BLOG. Regularly she offers such informative posts, and always she write with that generous spirit that makes me return time and time again.Pick up any newspaper across the US these days and I will bet you a dollar to a donut you wil
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12/30/2008
